Splash Screen

ABSTRACT

This invention relates to a urinal screen includes a partially top half covered surface of the urinal screen placed by a means for detaching, a plurality of slits is placed on a bottom half of the urinal screen and a plurality of detachable adhesive tabs to adhere the urinal screen on a plurality of sides from a top to bottom end of a front portion of a urinal. Further, the plurality of detachable adhesive tabs is an adhesive strip having a peel off back.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

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MICROFICHE

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

(1) Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to the field of a urinal screen and their front portion covering. The invention, particularly relates to a urinal screen for protecting men from backsplash while urinating in urinal toilets.

(2) Background of the Invention

Urinal screens are widely used and known in the public domain. Few of them has air fresheners quality and to prevent debris from being flushed down a urinal drain. Urinal screens are sometimes used beneath urinals to catch fluids from the urinals, thereby making the floor clean, hygienic and provide a more sanitary environment. In some cases, a fragrance is provided with the screens to help sanitize and freshen the air in and around the urinal. Both the screens and the mats are exposed to large amounts of human waste, flush water, and cleaning chemicals.

In conventional urinal screens variety of devices are designed for placement in a urinal to achieve a variety of ends. These goals include collecting solid debris and providing a fragrance or odor-absorbing chemical with the backsplash protection. Most common are drain mats intended to collect solid debris. Often these are simple pieces of flexible material containing small drain holes and configured over the urinal drain to catch any solid debris larger than the holes.

There have been a number of solutions provided for effective fluid flow through the urinal screen or mat and few of them have been discussed below:

US 20140075663 A1 discloses a urinal screen which includes a body having a plurality of openings formed therein, and a frame disposed around at least a portion of the body, the frame having a substantially concave shape. The urinal screen is adapted to be positioned in a substantially upright position in the urinal with a first end of the urinal screen adjacent a bottom of the urinal and a second end of the urinal screen adjacent a rear surface of the urinal.

US 20150040303 A1 relates to a toilet provided with a urine splash prevention apparatus, for preventing urine or water from splashing out of a toilet when a user urinates in front of the toilet while standing. The toilet, which has a toilet main body for having a predetermined level of water filled therein and temporarily storing excreta and a seat hinge-coupled to an upper side of the toilet main body and capable of rotating, comprises: a guide frame both ends of which are elastically supported upward and hinge-coupled to an upper part of the toilet main body, and which is positioned in a rotatable radius of the seat, interlocked with the rotating operation of the seat, and vertically rotatable; and a shield fixed to the guide frame, for covering the area between the guide frame and the toilet main body. Accordingly, the present invention can prevent urine from splashing out of the toilet when a user urinates and thus can maintain the surrounding environment clean.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,698,035 B1 describes a protective screen which fits over the opening of a urinal to prevent splashback that commonly occurs when a stream of urine contacts the inside wall of the urinal. The screen functions to allow a stream of urine to pass therethrough but prevents the occurrence of splashback when the urine stream contacts the walls of the urinal or the water at the bottom of the urinal. The screen also provides a filter to prevent foreign articles (paper, gum, cigarette butts, etc.) from being flushed down the urinal. The screen is positioned in the urinal such that flush water flows over the entire surface of the screen, thereby cleansing the surface and enhancing sanitary conditions.

The aforesaid documents and other similar solutions may strive to provide an effective fluid flow through the urinal screen; however, they still have a number of limitations and shortcomings such as, but not limited to, incapable to cover the whole front portion of the urinal. Further, the use of chemical fluid repellants like, but not limited to, polydimethylsiloxane for enhancing the cleanliness of the sanity is not included in the prior-arts. The above mentioned prior arts can only perform certain aspects say for example, provides a urinal screen for attenuating splashing caused by a stream of urine with a mean radius impinging on a urinal. In general, these methods involve intercepting the stream of urine with a urine impingement region of an object disposed within the urinal.

Accordingly, there remains a need in the prior art to have an improved urinal screen for sanitation of the men's urinal, and for effective fluid flow through a comparatively large portion of the urinals, which also keeps the urinal area clean and protect users from backsplash while urinating, therefore overcome the aforesaid problem and shortcomings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In the view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of urinal screen or mat now present in the prior art, the present invention provides an improved urinal screen. As such, the general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new and improved urinal screen for protecting men from backsplash while urinating in urinal toilets and integrated with a chemical fluid repellant, which has all the advantages of the prior art and none of the disadvantages.

An object of the invention is to provide a urinal screen which comprises a partially top half covered surface of the urinal screen placed by a means for detaching, a plurality of slits is placed on a bottom half of the urinal screen and a plurality of detachable adhesive tabs to adhere the urinal screen on a plurality of sides from a top to bottom end of a front portion of a urinal.

It is another object of the present invention to provide the urinal screen, placed over the front portion of the urinal that is cut into strips at the bottom to allow fluid to flow through, but not to return through the protective screen.

It is another object of the present invention to provide the product, attached to the sides of the urinal holding it in place, while not making it difficult to change out during regular restroom maintenance.

It is another object of the present invention to provide the urinal screen having a scent integrated into the material of the screen as well as a chemical fluid repellant applied to the inside of the screen so that the backsplash can be repelled and not stick to the material.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a detachable urinal screen or mat having a same size and shape as per the urinal front portion for to be placed.

It is another object of the present invention to provide the urinal screen consists of one piece of material with adhesives or a means for fastening that enables the product to be placed on the front of a urinal.

In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

These together with other objects of the invention, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the invention, are pointed out with particularity in the disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be had to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated preferred embodiments of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is a perspective installed view of a urinal screen for a plurality of urinals in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 illustrates a detachable urinal screen for a plurality of urinals as shown in FIG. 1.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that the embodiments may be combined, or that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural and logical changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

The present invention generally provides a urinal screen comprising of a partially top half covered surface of the urinal screen (2), a plurality of slits (1) and a plurality of detachable adhesive tabs (3). The partially top half covered surface of the urinal screen placed by a means for detaching and the plurality of slits is placed on a bottom half of the urinal screen. Further, the plurality of detachable adhesive tabs to adhere the urinal screen on a plurality of sides from a top to bottom end of a front portion of a urinal.

As shown in FIG. 1, a urinal screen for a plurality of urinals having a detachable flat, one piece surface and providing a wide portion, equal to the space of urinal front portion with a protective backsplash layer. The urinal screen is inserted with a vertical frontal portion of the urinal which fitted into a conventional upright urinal. The screen is configured to cover the urinal from the top of the urinal surface to the bottom covering the front portion, but uncovered the U-shaped front of the urinal (4) while attached the screen proceeds straight down from the top of the urinal.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the urinal screen is made of, but not limited to, material selected from the group synthetic plastic, polyester plastic, synthetic rubber and any combination thereof. Further, the urine or any fluid passes through, preferably, but not limited to, having the size of 1/16″ the plurality of slits (1) on the bottom half of the urinal screen and the plurality of slits (1) that are urinated on allowing urine or any fluid to pass through, but the remainder of the plurality of slits stays in place and protect the user from the urine or any fluid proceeding back through the screen.

FIG. 2 is the detachable view of the urinal screen from the urinal having a plurality of slits of FIG. 1. The present invention provides a very effective way for holding the screen with a continuous single place by a means of detaching. The means of detaching, preferably, but not limited to, an adhesive, which is placed on the plurality of side tabs (3) for making a plurality of detachable adhesive tabs. Further, the plurality of detachable adhesive tabs (3) is an adhesive strip having a peel off back for ease removing and installing newer one after the long time use or disposable screen.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the urinal screen is integrated with various types of chemical fluid repellant and scents for providing fragrance and bacteria free environment to the restroom. Preferably, the thickness of the urinal screen is, but not limited to, 1/32″ or less. The product has to be produced to fit different sizes of urinal as per their shape and size.

The above-mentioned urinal screen or mat allows the effective flow of urine through the plurality of slits having a fragrance, and by using bacteria free material. In addition, the splash guard screen placed over the front portion of urinal with, but not limited to, 1/16″ strips cut into its bottom to allow fluid to flow through to prevent complete backsplash while urinating in the urinal. The screen attaches to the side of the urinal with the help of adhesive strips to be held in place. The plurality of scents is integrated into the material of the urinal screen. Preferably, the chemical fluid repellant, but not limited to, polydimethylsiloxane applied to the inside of the urinal screen to repel backsplash thus preventing it from sticking to the screen. Further, the urinal screen can be easily replaced and very economical in use.

It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. For example, the above-discussed embodiments may be used in combination with each other. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description.

The benefits and advantages which may be provided by the present invention have been described above with regard to specific embodiments. These benefits and advantages, and any elements or limitations that may cause them to occur or to become more pronounced are not to be construed as critical, required, or essential features of any or all of the embodiments.

While the present invention has been described with reference to particular embodiments, it should be understood that the embodiments are illustrative and that the scope of the invention is not limited to these embodiments. Many variations, modifications, additions and improvements to the embodiments described above are possible. It is contemplated that these variations, modifications, additions and improvements fall within the scope of the invention. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A urinal screen, comprising: a partially top half covered surface of the urinal screen having a means for detaching; a plurality of slits is placed on a bottom half of the urinal screen; and a plurality of detachable adhesive tabs to adhere the urinal screen on a plurality of sides from a top to bottom end of a front portion of a urinal.
 2. The urinal screen according to claim 1, wherein the urinal screen is adhered to cover the front portion of the urinal.
 3. The urinal screen according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of slits is configured to allow a fluid to flow through the urinal screen into a U-shaped front portion of the urinal.
 4. The urinal screen according to claim 1, wherein the partially top half covered surface is extended with the plurality of slits of the urinal screen.
 5. The urinal screen according to claim 1, wherein the means for detaching is selected from an adhesive and a fastener.
 6. The urinal screen according to claim 1, wherein the urinal screen is made of material selected from the group synthetic plastic, polyester plastic, synthetic rubber and a combination thereof.
 7. The urinal screen according to claim 1, wherein the urinal screen is adhered to cover the front portion of the urinal.
 8. The urinal screen according to claim 1, wherein the urinal screen is integrated with a plurality of scents.
 9. The urinal screen according to claim 1, wherein the urinal screen is further integrated a plurality of chemical fluid repellants along with the plurality of scents.
 10. The urinal screen according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of detachable adhesive tabs is an adhesive strip having a peel off back.
 11. The urinal screen according to claim 1, wherein the urinal screen is designed as a flat and one piece surface. 